Caterham CT05
The final Caterham Formula One car, a Renault-powered 2014 backmarker that missed two races as the team ran out of money.
- Power
- 760 bhp
About the Caterham CT05
The CT05 was designed by Mark Smith, Lewis Butler and Hari Roberts at Caterham's Leafield Technical Centre, using Renault's 1.6-litre Energy F1-2014 power unit, a Red Bull Technology gearbox and Toyota's wind tunnel for development. Rookie Marcus Ericsson and the returning Kamui Kobayashi raced it, with André Lotterer standing in at Spa and Will Stevens driving at the Abu Dhabi finale. The car recorded 12 retirements, with Ericsson's 11th place in Monaco its best finish. Financial trouble kept the team away from the United States and Brazilian Grands Prix, and after returning for Abu Dhabi it folded before the 2015 season.
Caterham CT05 specs
The Caterham CT05 produces 760 bhp (567 kW).
| Make | Caterham |
|---|---|
| Model | CT05 |
| Years | 2014 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Renault Energy F1-2014) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 760 bhp (567 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic (Red Bull Technology) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 691 kg (1,523 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1100 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Caterham CT05 rarity in CarSpot
The Caterham CT05 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Caterham CT05 fun facts
- Its controversial nose was reshaped into a slightly more rounded design by August 2014.
- At Monaco the cars carried Queens Park Rangers logos with the message 'Congratulations – back to where we belong.'
- Kobayashi failed to start the 2014 Singapore Grand Prix after his brakes failed on the formation lap.